Experian plc is a global information services company that helps organizations assess credit risk, prevent fraud and optimize marketing strategies. As one of the world’s leading consumer and business credit reporting agencies, Experian gathers and analyzes data on individuals and enterprises to deliver insights that support decision-making across finance, retail, telecommunications and other sectors.
The company’s core offerings include credit reports, scoring models and decision-analytics platforms that enable lenders to evaluate applicant creditworthiness and manage existing portfolios. Experian also provides fraud detection and identity-verification solutions designed to combat application fraud, account takeover and synthetic identity misuse. Complementing these risk-oriented services, its marketing-services division offers data quality, customer acquisition and targeted outreach tools to help clients grow revenue and enhance customer engagement.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Experian was formed in 1996 when the credit reference business of Great Universal Stores was demerged and rebranded. Since then, it has expanded through strategic acquisitions and technology investments to become a truly global enterprise. Today, Experian operates in North and Latin America, the UK and Ireland, continental Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, serving clients in more than 30 countries.
Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Brian Cassin, Experian continues to invest in advanced analytics, machine learning and digital identity solutions. By leveraging its vast data assets and technology platforms, the company aims to empower clients with faster, more accurate decisions while safeguarding consumer privacy and data security.
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